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    What to use?

    Hi after abit of advice I've taken a wall back to brick and hardwalled it now I was going to skim it the same day but work got in the way and it's been left a few weeks. I could really do with putting a another few mm on before I put 2 coats of multi finish on my question is what is best to use...
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    What to use?

    The grey bit looks like block bit it isn't some kind of board
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    What to use?

    Hi, just taken this wall back to brick and there's a flexible kind of board at the bottom of the wall. What would work best to fill? Can I just use bonding or will it crack any help please?
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    Are these cracks bad?

    Hi, I've got a few walls with these small hairline cracks going horizontal and diagonal. The old plaster had blown so took it back and there was more plaster with these hairline cracks when I put a hole where the cracks meet the mortar comes out and I can see the brick. Is this a concern is it...
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    Varnish before painting?

    Hi, after some advice I have sanded and caulked skirting as they are oak I was going to put some osmo varnish on them. But do I paint the walls before I put varnish on skirting or varnish skirting then paint? Which is best? Thanks
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    Caulking Help

    Yes that's the exact one! Il try everbuild 125 and my normal gun see if that's any better thankyou
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    Caulking Help

    Hi I've got lots of caulking to do. And I'm struggling abit I've watched loads of videos and tips and even brought an expensive gun hoping that would make a difference but its not. I try to apply steadily and it either comes out to quick or misses gaps when applying. I try the wiping with soapy...
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    Cracking under window sill

    Hi, after some advice please. Been decorating living room and under bay window between where wall meets the window sill underneath it keeps cracking. There was some gaps so filled with foam and used easy fix was going chaulk over but it just keeps cracking. I think the wooden sill is expanding...
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    Painting mdf

    Haha I knew it was called something else it just looked like mdf. Thanks for the reply
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    Painting mdf

    Hi, I've had to sand mdf coving in my living room as it was thick with layers of paint. All I'm left with is bare mdf coving now I want to repaint them but will I need a specific primer before I use emulsion on it? Any help appreciated
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    Upvc trim

    Thankyou
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    Upvc trim

    Hi, I need a new one of these as its snapped it's on the bottom of the patio doors like a trim. Been looking through a few sites but have no idea what the specific name is for them? Anyone tell me please and best place to get a replacement. Thanks
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    Extending Socket wiring

    Ok was just thinking with trying push wires back tight but il leave the tape. Just to double check I can use any amp block like this one I've attached?
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    Extending Socket wiring

    Ok thanks so doesnt matter which amp I use then will I need tape them up aswell? Just incase they come loose inside backbox?
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    Extending Socket wiring

    Ok thanks which amp is best?
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